The 997 Porsche Targa was not really a traditional Targa design. It was more of just a giant sunroof that could be opened unlike the original Targa 911 with its removable roof panel. The 991 Targa goes back to the lift off roof design as seen in the spyvideo and looks much better in doing so. The Targa will provide the best middle ground between a coupe and a convertible offering more structural rigidity than the soft top 991 Cabriolet.

Expect the 991 Targa in 2014 and for it to make its debut later this year likely at the Frankfurt Auto Show.